Navigate Your Course to Completion

Campus Life 360 Connections provide mentorship to help new Longhorns navigate their first year on campus. From connections in residence life to learning leadership through entrepreneurship and Student Government, these connections happen outside the classroom where some of the most valuable experiences take place and students can apply their learning to real world activities.

Each Connection is a small, intimate group of freshmen that meet regularly to help bring their UT experience full circle. Students will build a supportive community where they will gain an understanding of academic integrity, leadership, UT Austin's spirit and traditions, and how to find campus resources.

Fall 2014

During the fall semester, 360 Connections hosts a variety of events for students to help students explore majors and career choices, learn UT traditions, and interact with faculty. These events are integrated with campus-wide events to give the students an opportunity to explore everything UT has to offer.

Through shared experiences, successful UT students will

Build connections with faculty members

Develop effective learning strategies

Explore academic interests and career opportunities

Live the honor code

Develop Longhorn Pride

Shared Experiences

Scheduled Events for 2014

August 18-Sept 4: 18 days of UT Tradition and TriviaVenue: Social Media initiative coordinated by The Office of the Dean of StudentsA social media campaign for the class of 2018, highlighting interesting UT traditions and a variety of facts for 18 days.

Monday, August 25 – Sept 2: “Where’s HOOKEM?” CompetitionVenue: Online and various venues around campusStudents will be invited to participate in a campus-wide activity via social media. Clues will be given out to the location of a cardboard cutout of Hook ‘Em and those who find the cutout will be asked to take their picture with it and submit it via twitter, Facebook, or email (#whereshookem) in order to be entered into a raffle for grand prizes.

Wednesday, Sept 3 (5:00pm – 7:00 pm): Cookout and Concert on the Main Mall. Venue: Main MallThe Office of the Dean of Students will host a cookout on the main mall along with a concert by the Guild of Student Carillonneurs. The Carillonneurs will showcase their talents and play requests made by faculty, staff and students (earlier in the week through a social media poll #playthetower) while students enjoy food (on a first-come, first-served basis). Hook ‘Em, Smokey the Canon, and Bevo will all make a guest appearance at the cookout so students can take pictures with our campus mascots!

Wednesday August 27 and Sept 3: “Wear your Orange Wednesday (WOW)” Venue: Social media and all campusA large marketing campaign will be launched to encourage students to wear Burnt orange as we prepare for the class picture and the Kickoff rally on August 27. The Office of the Dean of Students will table at the West Mall and Speedway Plaza to hand out free burnt orange t-shirts and create excitement for the class picture.